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Tyres, V or H?

  • 22-06-2010 2:32pm
    #1
    quilmore
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,037 ✭✭✭


    Hi
    I won't be breaking the law speeding anywhere :rolleyes:
    but I can see the tyre I'm looking for are €1.40 euro between the H and the V

    will the V give more mileage if not used at high speed?

    I know they are the speed rate, but not going to be anywhere near the max of even the "H" one and I'd like to know if the "V" gives even slightly better mileage

    is there a draw back from the "V" compared to the "H"?


Comments

  • #2
    Anan1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,815 ✭✭✭✭Anan1


    I'd base my decision on the top speed of the car.


  • #3
    Mr.David
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,704 ✭✭✭Mr.David


    I don't think you are covered by insurance unless the tyres you put on the car are the same (or higher) speed rating as the OEM fitment. So the rating will be higher than Vmax of the car.


  • #4
    sundodger5
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,190 ✭✭✭sundodger5


    put the same as was fitted originally to the car. the guys who built the car were aware of the top speed as well but they put em on for a reason.


  • #5
    quilmore
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,037 ✭✭✭quilmore


    Mr.David wrote: »
    I don't think you are covered by insurance unless the tyres you put on the car are the same (or higher) speed rating as the OEM fitment. So the rating will be higher than Vmax of the car.

    first time I heard that, thanks
    anyway, I understand it if on the isle of man or Germany, but in this country where the max speed anywhere is 120 kph?

    checked the manual and it specifies V, so will buy them anyway
    don't understand why, a porky 2-ton, 7 seater with a 1.6, 85kw engine... it doesn't go fast even downhill

    thanks all


  • #6
    sundodger5
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,190 ✭✭✭sundodger5


    its not all about the speed.
    a tyre rated 91 H can carry X amount of weight up the the H rated max a 91V can carry the same weight up to the V rated max. Hence stronger tyre different rubber compound etc.
    They obviously allow a bit for a safety margin but why take away some of that margin for a few euro?


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  • #7
    keithclancy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,208 ✭✭✭keithclancy


    Mr.David wrote: »
    I don't think you are covered by insurance unless the tyres you put on the car are the same (or higher) speed rating as the OEM fitment. So the rating will be higher than Vmax of the car.

    Nope.. majority of peeps in Germany get winters rated to 180km/h even if they have all weathers rated to 220

    Don't know where you heard that, if thats the case its just an Irish thing.


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